Hypoxia is MOST accurately defined as:

A. low venous oxygen levels.
B. a decrease in arterial oxygen levels.
C. an increase in carbon dioxide in the blood.
D. inadequate oxygen to the tissues and cells.


Ans: D. inadequate oxygen to the tissues and cells.

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